Buffer Overflow in X Render Extension for X.org X Server
CVE-2006-1526

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Key Information:

Vendor: X.org
Status: X11r6
Vendor: CVE Published:; 2 May 2006

What is CVE-2006-1526?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists within the X render extension of X.org X server, specifically in versions 6.8.0 and higher. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to trigger a denial of service, causing the system to crash. The vulnerability arises from an incorrect memory allocation due to a typographical error in the code, where an '&' operator was mistakenly utilized instead of a '*' operator in the XRenderCompositeTriStrip and XRenderCompositeTriFan requests. Exploitation of this flaw can compromise system stability and accessibility.

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